Caulk is a water-based product made with acrylic or latex ingredients, which means it is easily smoothed with water when applied, dries quickly, and forms a rigid seal that can be painted over. On ...

Look for a siliconized acrylic or polymer caulk. They are often called kitchen and bath or tub and tile caulk. Siding, Windows, and Door Caulk ...

Siliconized acrylic caulk is somewhere in between: easier to apply and more flexible than pure acrylic, but still not as flexible as pure silicone.

When silicone caulk needs to be painted, the best option is to remove the caulk and replace it with paintable acrylic-latex caulk, as long as the new product is compatible with the use.